How severe is CVE-2018-20580?

CVE-2018-20580 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-20580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-20580?

CVE-2018-20580 primarily affects Smartbear Readyapi. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20580?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-20580 published?

CVE-2018-20580 was published on 2019-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-20580

CVE-2018-20580 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smartbear Readyapi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Smartbear Readyapi
Published: 2019-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WSDL import functionality in SmartBear ReadyAPI 2.5.0 and 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted request parameter in a WSDL file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20580?: The WSDL import functionality in SmartBear ReadyAPI 2.5.0 and 2.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted request parameter in a WSDL file.
How severe is CVE-2018-20580?: CVE-2018-20580 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-20580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-20580?: CVE-2018-20580 primarily affects Smartbear Readyapi. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20580?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-20580 published?: CVE-2018-20580 was published on 2019-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:smartbear:readyapi:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:smartbear:readyapi:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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